family Triopidae
Definition
- Noun:
- A family of Notostraca: "Family Triopidae" is a scientific taxonomic classification referring to a specific family within the order Notostraca. This family includes certain species of shield shrimp or tadpole shrimp, which are small, freshwater crustaceans known for their long fossil record and often ephemeral pool habitats.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The branchiopod crustaceans in family Triopidae are often studied for their evolutionary history.
- This temporary pond is inhabited by a species belonging to the family Triopidae.
Advanced Usage
- In taxonomic hierarchy: Used in biological and paleontological contexts to specify a group of organisms. It is often preceded by the taxonomic rank "family".
- The specimen was classified under the family Triopidae.
Variants and Related Words
- Triopidae: The standard form of the taxonomic family name.
- Notostraca: The order to which this family belongs.
- tadpole shrimp: A common name for organisms within this family.
- shield shrimp: Another common name for these crustaceans.
Synonyms
- Triopsidae: An alternative, though less common, spelling for the same taxonomic family.
- tadpole shrimp family: A descriptive, non-scientific synonym.
Notes
- This term is highly specialized and used almost exclusively in scientific literature (e.g., zoology, paleontology, ecology). It is not used in everyday conversation.
- The name is always capitalized when referring to the formal taxonomic rank: Family Triopidae.
Noun
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a family of Notostraca
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